Research Governance Officer: Sponsorship Available

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This post is integral to the Research and Innovation Team and is responsible for providing research governance support across our research portfolio. It would ideally suit a candidate with strong research governance experience, In this role, you will be responsible for a programme of monitoring and audit of research projects, and for the collation of key research data required to meet statutory obligations, handling research study set up and amendments, annual reporting and end of study reporting providing support to the Trust’s research programme.

Main duties of the job

As someone experienced in Research Governance within the NHS and / or Universities, the postholder will be qualified to degree level, or have equivalent experience with knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) , and The UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.With excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office applications including handling / analysing data, they will be proficient in the use of spreadsheets and databases with good attention to detail. This role will require the ability to work with minimal day-to- day supervision with a flexible approach to working, a desire to develop knowledge and work collaboratively as part of the R & I team.The post has responsibility for managing and developing our Edge interactive database, monitoring and meeting the Trust’s statutory obligations with regard to research governance and monitoring CRN and NIHR targets. The postholder is also responsible for raising invoice requisitions and monitoring payments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level or equivalent experience
  • GCP trained

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in R&D in NHS or Universities
  • Experience of handling and Analysing data

Desirable

  • Industry experience in Healthcare R&D

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice, and The UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Act, and the requirements of Research Ethics Committees and the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency

Skills

Essential

  • Numerical and data skills, including spreadsheets and databases

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 25 August 2026

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